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Powhatan

Louisiana · 101 residents · 0.538 sq mi
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Powhatan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 63.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−28%since 2000
from 141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+16%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2761502242981990201020202024Powhatan
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,250
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,873
+25%since 2000
from $9,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
63.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
61.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(21)
Black78.7%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(49)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(23)
Black72.3%(73)
Hispanic / Latino3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.2%(51)
Diversity Score
50
+44%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 29.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
66.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powhatan, Louisiana?

Powhatan, Louisiana has about 101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powhatan, Louisiana?

The typical household in Powhatan, Louisiana earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powhatan, Louisiana expensive?

In Powhatan, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Powhatan, Louisiana?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Powhatan, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powhatan, Louisiana?

About 63.5% of people in Powhatan, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powhatan, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Powhatan, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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